Sixers recall Brown, Williams from D-League

PHILADELPHIA - The Sixers recalled guards Lorenzo Brown and Elliot Williams from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Delaware 87ers.

"I think the guys in the D-League, I feel like they play a lot harder than guys here, because they have something on the line, you know what I mean?" Brown said. "I don't feel like the talent was as good as it is here. But the intensity definitely was there."

Brown (6-5, 186) averaged 18 points, eight assists and five rebounds in five games with the Sevens since being sent down on Dec. 26.

Williams (6-5, 180) was assigned to the Sevens on Monday and had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists in his only game played.

Their contracts become guaranteed for the remainder of the NBA season on Tuesday, along with those of Brandon Davies, Daniel Orton and Hollis Thompson.

Sixers guard Lorenzo Brown said guys in the D-League "play a lot harder than guys [in the NBA], because they have something on the line."